The Hong Kong File: Graham Cunningham looks ahead to Wednesday's meeting at Happy Valley

Keefy punched his ticket for the 2023 Classic Series with a dominant success in the Chevalier Cup under Derek Leung. Hugh Bowman gave the early phase of his winter stint an added impetus with two wins. Superb Capitalist came down to earth with the bump when floored at 1.2 under Angus Chung.

Zac Purton has already eclipsed Douglas Whyte's record of 572 Happy Valley successes last Wednesday. He is the first man in HK history to hit 50 winners for the season before November is out. Joao Moreira's farewell tour is in doubt as he needs to prove his fitness before the Longines HKIR meeting on December 11th.

The last week before HKIR action kicks is tough for punters. Wednesday's card at Happy Valley has several wide-open handicaps and potential draw headaches for several leading fancies. Frankie Lor took over the trainers' table after his weekend double. Hero Master won his second HK start on just his first start.

Purton did not do well on RATTAN KINGDOMA at the Happy Valley three weeks ago. The new stall 4 is more suitable for the Class 4 dash at 1.15. Kingdom looks bound to go close for HK's newest handler Jamie Richards.

Graham Cunningham and others are meeting at Happy Valley on Wednesday at 1.15.

Graham Cunningham and others are meeting at Happy Valley on Wednesday at 1.45.

Graham Cunningham is looking forward to Wednesday's meeting at Happy Valley. The Hong Kong File is committed to safer gambling.